Basil Pesto Farfalle w/Roasted Pine Nuts

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[edit] Description

This is a wonderful mixture of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 box farfalle Pasta (Bowtie)
• 4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 packages fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 package pine nuts
• salt

[edit] Directions

1. Boil farfalle according to instructions.
2. Al Dente works great.
3. Meanwhile: Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.
4. Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.
5. Set aside.
6. Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.
7. Set aside.
8. Rinse Pasta.
9. Stir in the Cheese/basil mixture.
10. Blend in the remaining 2 cups parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.
11. Serve warm or cold.